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Alumni Chapters

An alumni chapter is a regional, town or city based group of Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ies who want to formalise their relationship with Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½. Any alumnus may volunteer to convene a chapter. Chapters coordinate and provide opportunities for alumni to socialise and network. They organise local alumni and keep them connected to Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½. They are the official contact with the Alumni Office and Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½. The Alumni Office provides communications and administrative support to convenors.

Establishing an Alumni Chapter

The purpose of a chapter is to create a sense of community and mutual support for Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ and Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ies.

How to start – volunteering to be a convenor

The convenor of an alumni chapter should have the following characteristics:

• Willingness to work with the University
• Willingness to contribute time
• Enthusiasm
• Ability to motivate and engage alumni

Guidelines

Think about what type of activities you are hoping to organise. Successful alumni chapters base their programme on a mixture of activities. Allow the opportunity for as many people as possible to contribute. Key activities of a chapter include:

• organising at least one or two events or activities a year to which all alumni in the region are invited
• acting as a contact point for Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ in their country or region
• offering informal advice to alumni moving into their area
• acting as a local contact point for Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ e.g. offering advice to members of staff and faculty about where to stay or hold meetings when visiting their area

How can we help?

• The Alumni Office will provide you with information about alumni in your area.
• We can send out mailings on your behalf to alumni in your area.
• We will keep you informed of any Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ academics or staff visiting your area.
• We can advise you on organising events and other activities.
• We can send you promotional material to give to guests.
• We will publicise your events to alumni in your area.

If you are keen on establishing an alumni chapter in your region, please contact Peter Maher at peter.maher@wits.ac.za

Organising a Class Reunion

Are you planning your Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ class reunion but don't know where to begin? The  Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ Alumni Relations Reunions Guide includes information, sample documents, and other resources to help you make the most of your reunion.